Summary
Climber Alex Honnold will attempt to climb Taipei 101, a 1,667-foot tall building in Taiwan, without ropes or protective gear. This event is his first time climbing a man-made structure and will be streamed live on Netflix. After the climb, he plans to celebrate with his wife, Sanni McCandless Honnold.
Key Facts
- Alex Honnold will climb Taipei 101, a building with 101 floors, without safety equipment.
- This climb will take place as a live global event on Netflix.
- Honnold and his wife, Sanni McCandless Honnold, were featured in the 2018 documentary "Free Solo."
- The couple met in 2015 and married in 2020; they have two daughters.
- Sanni McCandless Honnold is a life coach and cofounder of Outwild.
- Honnold expressed curiosity and some nervousness about climbing such a large man-made structure.
- The event will stream live on Netflix, starting at 8 p.m. ET on Friday.
